# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081980030` · 07/07/2008 · Delta Asphalt of Arkansas Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Colas S A
- **Operator:** Delta Asphalt of Arkansas Inc
- **Mine:** [0301894](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0301894)
## Narrative

Employee while performing repairs was attempting to steady a hydraulic cylinder end for removal (7"" by 4"" thick, approximately 10-15lbs).  The cylinder end came loose and fell a distance of approximately 6 inches onto employee's right hand.  Employee received minor cuts and bruising on right hand.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*